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To what extent does Craig Silvey use setting symbolically, in his novel Jasper Jones, to position readers to accept particular messages about the novel’s central themes.

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To what extent does Craig Silvey use setting symbolically, in his novel Jasper Jones, to position readers to accept particular messages about the novel’s central themes.

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Introduction: "Jasper Jones" is an Australian gothic novel written by Crag Silvey that explores the coming-of-age journey of Charlie Bucktin. He is involved in a mystery surrounding the death of Laura Wishart with Jasper Jones, an Indigenous youth. Craig Silvey symbolically uses the setting to a large extent to convey key themes about the difficulties of growing up and detrimental impacts of extreme prejudice upon people in society. Silvey achieves this setting the season in summer when the weather is stiflingly hot, to show how growing up can be uncomfortable and full of challenges. Then later, Silvey sets the scene of the murder as Jasper's glade which is desolate and isolated, to show how prejudice can create feelings of isolation amongst people in society. Lastly, The author establishes the setting in the 1960s where the Vietnam War had erupted to better convey the messages of prejudice experienced by the Vietnamese-Australians.

Argument 1: Crag Silvey utilises the weather and season - the summer heat in Corrigan to facilitate Charlie's journey of growing up under forceful conditions.

Quotes: "This is the hottest summer I can remember, and the thick heat seems to seep in and keep in my sleepout. It's like the earth's core in here." (P1) - foreshadowing his departure from childhood and innocence.
"After they left, the room felt empty and hot." (P211) - after Charlie lies about vanishing in his room and after the interrogation with the police, when he then realises the moral duality existing in Pete Wishart and the sarges.

Argument 2: Crag Silvey's description of Jasper's glade is highly symbolic of the themes of racism and prejudice faced by Jasper.

Quotes: "The paperbarks and flood-gums that shroud us look eerie and ethereal" (P6) "It's unearthly quiet" (P10) - the setting is symbolic of the rough, isolated and desolate environment that victims of extreme racism/prejudice lives in.

Argument 3: Crag Silvey sets the story to take place in the 1960s where the Vietnam War erupts, which helps to convey the themes of prejudice and racism.

Quotes: "He's a red! fucking! rat!" (P269)- metaphor of a "red rat" as in a communist spy/rodant

When Ms Lou gets tea spilled on her she is watched "like an exhibit"- simile of an animal caged and to be watched

Conclusion: Craig Silvey conclusively positions the reader to accept the key themes of the difficulties of growing up and the detrimental impacts of extreme prejudice upon people in the society. Through the use of setting in summer

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How does Craig Silvey position readers to view the significance of prejudice on both the individual and a community?

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How does Craig Silvey position readers to view the significance of prejudice on both the individual and a community?

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THESIS STATEMENT
Craig Silvey represents prejudice through different forms of discrimination which has devastating impacts towards individuals and the community.

Arguments/Quotes:

Jeffery- racial prejudice, physical
"He is just jostled and bumped around the pack. He's so small. Someone kicks his ankle, Fuck off  Cong" (pg. 77) - metaphor

An Lu's Garden- community impact
"I see four men destroying An Lu's garden ... They pull at his flowers, his small shrubs, uprooting everything ... An Lu doesn't fall down when they hit him in the face. He buckles, but he still stands" (pg. 269)- symbolism

Jasper Jones as a scapegoat
"Jasper Jones has a terrible reputation in Corrigan. He’s a Thief, a Liar, a Thug, a Truant” (page 6) - characterization of the scapegoat & hyperbolic listening & short sentences

“They don’t need a reason, mate. Besides, who am I going to report it to anyway?” (page 178) - Characterisation of the scapegoat

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The theme of courage is central in Silvey's representation of Charlie's coming of age. What messages does he convey to his readers about this theme?

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The theme of courage is central in Silvey's representation of Charlie's coming of age. What messages does he convey to his readers about this theme?

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Analyse how Craig Silvey draws on gothic tropes within his novel to convey key messages about Australian society in the 1960s.

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Analyse how Craig Silvey draws on gothic tropes within his novel to convey key messages about Australian society in the 1960s.

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Quotes that show the Australian Gothic genre:

"It's a full moon tonight, and very quiet." (pg 2)

"We are in fairly thick book now. It's unearthly quiet." (pg 10)

"The paperbarks and floodgums that shroud us look eerie and ethereal in the silver light..." (pg 6)

"I am covered in sweat when I wake..." (pg 53)

The quote about how hot it is...

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What does Charlie learn from his relationship with Jeffrey?

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What does Charlie learn from his relationship with Jeffrey?

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Thesis: Charlie learns to be courageous, learns to be empathetic when someone is subjected to prejudice and racism, and learns to

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Discuss how the relationship between Charlie and Jasper shapes Charlie's coming of age.  

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Discuss how the relationship between Charlie and Jasper shapes Charlie's coming of age.  

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Analyse how Craig Silvey draws parallels between Charlie Bucktin’s character transformation and the transformation that Australian society experienced during the 1960s.  

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Analyse how Craig Silvey draws parallels between Charlie Bucktin’s character transformation and the transformation that Australian society experienced during the 1960s.  

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Silvey positions readers to see that truth and morality are complex and ambiguous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Justify your position.

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Silvey positions readers to see that truth and morality are complex and ambiguous. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Justify your position.

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How are readers positioned to view the dominant attitudes and beliefs regarding gender in 1960s Australia?

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How are readers positioned to view the dominant attitudes and beliefs regarding gender in 1960s Australia?

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What lessons does Charlie take away from his relationship with his mother and his father?

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What lessons does Charlie take away from his relationship with his mother and his father?

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Thesis: adults are not necessarily role models with absolute authority, they are just like every other flawed individuals with flawed relationships.

Three arguments:

adults don't "practice what they preach" - irony

"she looks like a child, scared, afraid and unhappy."

Ruth is a "homewrecker" instead of a "homemaker" -Irony

"Your mother. It's just … I never really thought she'd be the … I'm sorry Charlie." (pg.325)  Anapodoton is employed

'She left, but not before she tore into my room, hoping I'd be there. She tipped things, stripped things, tore thing. Threw and broke things' (pg 371)

(paraphrased) Charlie's relationship with his mum is difficult and strained, she is very dominant, selfish, and condescending. He talks about how he doesn't know how to hug her mum which shows their distant relationship. Of course she does care about him but she does seem like a immature mother.

Although Wesley is intelligent, his opinions are very reserved and he doesn't speak up for himself and Charlie while facing arguments with his wife - characterization

"I look at my dad, but as ever, he offers no opinion from the other side of the table. I may as well be sitting with a well-fed bloodhound." (pg. 101)

Quotes:

"It’s occurred to me that one day she might not come back at all. She might simply refuse. I know her family pressure her. I know they coddle her with self-serving concern, that they constantly remind her of the things she’s missing, the things they feel she deserves. And I don’t really blame her for being seduced by it. It’s what she grew up with, I guess."

""He likes the simple satisfaction in wiping things away, restoring them to freshness."  - symbolising wiping away the toxic behaviour in order to heal and start fresh. (pg 373)